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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Pain In Ankle

Posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2014

Question: Just broke ankle and tore ligament. Severe pain bruising and swelling. How long is recovery time. How serious is injury

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Can take several weeks. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The broken ankle with a torn ligament may need a surgical fixation of the fractured fragments. A fractured ankle can range from a simple break in one bone, which may not stop you from walking, to several fractures, which forces your ankle out of place and may require that you not put weight on it for a few months. The mode and time taken for recovery depends on the type and site of fracture. Usually it takes 16-20 weeks for a complete recovery in case both the malleoli are broken with displacement. Initially, most ankle fractures are placed in a splint to protect your ankle and allow for the swelling to go down. After that, you may be put into a cast or removable brace. Even after the fracture has healed, your physician may recommend wearing an ankle brace for several months while you are doing daily activities. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (19 hours later)

Simple fracture but can't get cast until swelling comes down my dr says. Could be 2 weeks. Is it normal for there to be such severe swelling and still a lot of pain ? It's been week since injury. Per md no weight bearing . Is this the norm?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: You are getting the right treatment. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing again. Yes. Sometimes it takes 2 weeks for the swelling to reduce. You need to avoid bearing weight and keep the foot elevated on two pillows for the swelling to decrease. If a cast is put on the swollen foot it will become loose once the swelling subsides. The pain will decrease after a cast is put as it will provide complete immobilization of the fractured fragment. Hope my answer is helpful. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 hours later)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer: You are welcome. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you. I am glad I could help. Please accept my answer in case there are no further queries and recommend our services to your friends too if you have found it helpful. I wish you the very best in whatever you do. Warm regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar